Georgia Southern
Georgia Southern University · Statesboro, Georgia · Public
Georgia Southern admitted 70% of 29,265 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 980–1140 in the middle half. Test scores are required. 53% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Georgia Southern
Enter a score to see whether Georgia Southern is a reach, target or likely school for you.
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A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more.
Early decision and early action
Georgia Southern doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.
What admissions weighs
How Georgia Southern rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
- Test scores
Important
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Considered
- Class rank
Not considered
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
- Race or ethnicity
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.46 GPA.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $25,572 in-state and $36,626 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $16,957 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
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